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Daily News for Tuesday, September 19, 2017
Ped/Safe committee at work on improvements in Columbia A number of simple changes could dramatically improve pedestrian, cyclist, and motorized scooter safety. One identified by State Official Troy Hearn is the driving cues on Burkesville Street which encourages speeding. Changes are underway to change this danger. Click on headline for complete story By Jelaine Harlow, Pedestrian Committee member If you have walked in downtown Columbia lately or maybe just tried crossing a street, you have probably realized that many drivers don't yield to pedestrians even though Kentucky law states drivers must yield at crosswalks. The Columbia Pedestrian Safety Committee has been hard at work to improve safety for pedestrians in Columbia, KY. A recent meeting with Troy Hearn, State Coordinator for Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs and Planning with the Department of Transportation, provided much insight on the safety issues Columbia faces. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-19 23:06:49 | Comments | Printable version
Traffic will be slowed on Columbia square Wednesday morning Wednesday, 20 Sept 2017 Traffic alert Special ColumbiaMagazine.com story Two things are happening that will slow traffic in downtown Columbia and might encourage people in a rush to use the Veterans Bypass.
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Bobby Tackett, Sr., 79, Columbia, KY (1938-2017) Bobby Tackett, Sr. was a United States Navy Veteran and a retired truck driver for Giant Foods in Maryland and Sears in Florida. He was the son of the late Clyde James & Artie Johnson Tackett. His wife, Diane Anderson Tackett survives. He leaves three direct and one step living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary Bobby Tackett, Sr., 79, of Columbia, died Sunday, September 17, 2017 at TJ Health Columbia. At Bob's request, cremation has been chosen and no services will be held. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-19 18:49:29 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Vernon McQueary, 79, Gilpin, KY native (1938-2017) Vernon loved computers and technology. He enjoyed music and was a very devoted family man. Vernon was a skilled woodworker and furniture maker, an avid UK fan and a member of the First Christian Church in Liberty, KY, and a veteran of the United States Army. He was the son of the late Marvin Gerald McQueary & Laura Clark McQueary. His wife, Bette Kinne McQueary, survives. He leaves six direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Vernon McQueary, age 79, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Funeral services will be at 11amET Thursday, September 21, 2017, at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home, 752 Campbellsville St., Liberty, KY, with the Rev. Ronn Oren officiating. Burial will follow in the Poplar Hill Cemetery with military honors by the Casey County Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 6pmET until 8pmET on Wednesday at McKinney-Brown Funeral Home. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-19 18:43:18 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
William Woodruff Cowan, 84, Columbia, KY native (1933-2017) He was the son of the late William Bryn & Ada Florence Simpson Cowan and a member of a large, respected Adair County, KY, family. He was a member of the Eagles Club and a veteran of the U.S. Army. William Woodruff "Woody" Cowan, 84 of Mosely Drive, Hopkinsville, Kentucky, died at 8:30amCT Thursday, September 7, 2017, at Christian Heights Nursing Home and Rehab Center in Cadiz, Kentucky, of natural causes. There were no immediate services. The body was donated to science. Lamb Funeral Home in Hopkinsville was in charge of arrangements. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-19 18:18:31 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Three are injured in single vehicle accident on Greenbriar Road Crash occurred when driver swerved to avoid a deer. Three occupants treated on the scene then transported to TJ Health/Columbia by Adair County EMS. ACSI assusted ib tge scene by Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department. Click on headline for complete story From Adair County Sheriff's Office A single vehicle injury accident resulted in three persons being transported to T J Health of Columbia. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-19 18:15:25 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Police and Fire Reports
ACES students participate in 19 Sep 2017 Farm Safety Day Adair County Future Farmers of America students provided demonstrations about the safe use of all terrain vehicles and farm equipment Click on headline for story with photo(s) By Debbie Cowan, Family Resource Center Coordinator Adair County Elementary School For the past twenty years, Adair County students have learned how to prevent farm and home accidents by participating in a Farm Safety Day. On Tuesday, September 19, 2017, the 5th grade students at Adair Elementary traveled to Adair County High School for this important event. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-19 17:01:34 | Comments | Printable version
Bro. Shawn Sharpe at Gradyville Baptist 24 Sep 2017 Bro. Shawn Sharpe will be preaching at 11am and 6pmCT at Gradyville Baptist Church, 159 Old Gradyville Church Road, Gradyville, KY on September 24, 2017. Sunday School starts at 9:30amCT. All is invited to attend. - Debbie Bennett 2017-09-19 16:32:12 | Comments | Printable version
Robert William (Bobby) Cook, Green County, KY (1930-2017) He had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of the Greensburg United Methodist Church. He was retired from General Electric, was a Veteran of the Korean War having served in the United States Army, a member of the American Legion Rod Lowe Post #124, and the James L. Pruitt V.F.W. Post #5813. He was a member of a highly regarded family. He was the son of the late Herbert R. Cook & Nettie Vanarsdale Cook. His wife of 26 years, Betty Lou Pickett Cook, survives. He leaves eight direct living descendants. Click on headline for complete obituary with photo(s) Mr. Robert William "Bobby" Cook, 87, of Greensburg, KY, departed this life on Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Hospice of Lake Cumberland Care Center in Somerset, KY. The funeral services for Mr. Robert William "Bobby" Cook will be conducted at 10amCT, Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at the Cowherd & Parrott Funeral Home, 206 S Main Street, Greensburg, KY, with burial to follow in the Greensburg Cemetery. Bro. Dale Curry officiating and Joel Bennett to speak. Visitation is requested 4pm-8pmCT, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the Cowherd and Parrott Funeral Home and after 7amCT, Wednesday until time of the funeral service. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-19 15:44:08 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Obituaries
Adair Co. BD of Education Regular Meeting 21 Sep 2017 Public Notice Click on headline for complete agenda This is official notification that the Regular School Board Meeting that is scheduled for 21 Sep 2017, at 6pmCT will be held at Adair County Board of Education Building Conference Room, 1204 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-19 15:13:12 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Education
Business news: Jason McFarland named VP at Bank of Columbia By Donna Stotts, Bank of Columbia, KY The Bank of Columbia announces that Jason McFarland has joined its team of lenders as the institution’s new executive vice president. McFarland is a 1998 graduate of Adair County High School and a 2002 graduate of Western Kentucky University, where he studied agriculture business and business administration. In 2016, he graduated from Louisiana State University Graduate School of Banking. Jason and his wife, Melanie, have two children – Chloe, 7, and Chase, 4. They own two farms in Adair County. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-19 14:01:50 | Comments | Printable version
Beautify, qualify to win and possibly enjoy BBQ with Gov. Bevin By Linda Waggener Will you be -- or are you already -- one of the 200 volunteers to help spruce up the outside and inside of the historic Adair County courthouse as we enter Governor Bevin's Beautify the Bluegrass contest? The winner will get a visit to Columbia with BBQ lunch for volunteers by Governor Bevin -- the deadline to share our before and after photos and names of those who helped is tomorrow afternoon, Sept 20, 2017. If you want to be included in the BBQ with the Governor, you must be signed on as a volunteer. Tomorrow morning, 8amCT at the Courthouse Annex is the date to come sign up if you are not already on the list below. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-19 12:00:33 | Comments | Printable version
Joyce Coomer offers to serve as crossing guard for painting Re: Mary Anne Loy's comment about painting the crosswalk strips at the Columbia UMC . . . Joyce Coomer writes "We the people" are the ultimate owners of any and all property deemed government property. Our hard work and tax dollars pay for ALL government property so we should have more than a cursory say so in how things are done and treated. If Mary Anne wishes to paint the crosswalk, I'll act as crossing guard while she paints. Joyce M. CoomerSee also: Safer Sundays now with Cones at Crosswalk 2017-09-19 10:45:49 | Comments | Printable version
If carbs matter, check out Maury's bread alternative Maury Lewis says you can add herbs to her food discovery, Cloud Bread: Linda, have you tried to make cloud bread? Made with 4 room temp. egg yolks beaten with 2oz cream cheese, pinch of salt and one packet of stevia.Comments re photo 74774 Epicurean Kentuckian What a difference fresh herbs make Maury, I've never heard of Cloud Bread and thank you for sharing the recipe! Speaking from the perspective of someone who loves it but is trying to get by without bread, this sounds incredi'breadable!! -- LW 2017-09-19 07:52:32 | Comments | Printable version
Congratulations, Robert Stone: looking forward to next milestone Kenny Absher writes: Congratulations Mr. Robert Stone on 2,000th Haiku. Enjoyed and looking forward to your next milestone. - Kenny AbsherThanks, Kenny Absher - for recognizing this feat. Robert Stone's appearance for over 2,000 days with his Haiku may have set a record. A reminder, that his verse appears in each Today feature in ColumbiaMagazine.com. - EW 2017-09-19 06:20:27 | Comments | Printable version
(Ad) Adair County Farmers Market - Tue 19 Sep 2017 Holly Kerns is here today  By Holly Kerns The Adair County Farmers Market, Parking Lot, Adair County Extension Office, 409 Fairground Street, Columbia, KY, is OPEN 6am-10amCT, TODAY, (or until sold out), Tue 19 Sep 2017 with the following: CORN: Bodacious and Ambrosia Sweet Corn. TOMATOES: Nice Selection today. PEAS: Blackeyed Peas.SQUASH: Yellow squash. Potatoes: Red & White. Some by the bushel. PUMPKINSRemember, the Adair Farmers Market is open Tuesdays and Fridays, 6am-10amCT, with parking just a few feet away from all the stalls. (Sponsored) 2017-09-19 06:14:12 | Comments | Printable version
CHS seniors compete in Distintinguished Young Women program By Calen McKinney, Public Information Officer Campbellsville Independent Schools (CIS Campbellsville High School seniors Caitlin Bright and Kayla Young competed in the Taylor County Distinguished Young Women program on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-19 05:24:50 | Comments | Printable version
Randy Burns: Mr. P's 'All in for LWC' is underway Every donation - of any size - helps helps Lindsey Wilson qualify for $200,000 challenge gift The 2017 ALL IN FOR LWC Chair's Challenge is here! The the campaign is. If we can receive gifts from 2,500 donors in the 48 hour period between September 19-20, 2017, Chairman of the Board Allan Parnell will donate $200,000 to the college. We need your help! GIVE ONLINE. Mr. P has raised the bar, and we need you to be ALL IN FOR LWC! Thank you for all that you do to help impact the lives of our students. Thank you, Randy Burns '93 Director of Alumni Relations, Lindsey Wilson College, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia KY 42728 2017-09-19 04:33:57 | Comments | Printable version
Today, TUESDAY with CM - 19 Sep 2017 Haiku by Robert Stone for September 19, 2017: Some family names--Robert Stone, Tuesday, 19 September 2017. -1000 haiku twice now, now on to more days, Day 2198 The 2017 ALL IN FOR LWC Chair's Challenge is underway today and tomorrow! If we can receive gifts from 2,500 donors in the 48 hour period between September 19-20, Chairman of the Board Allan Parnell will donate $200,000 to the college. We need your help! GIVE ONLINE. Mr. P has raised the bar, and we need you to be ALL IN FOR LWC! Thank you for all that you do to help impact the lives of our students. Thank you, Randy Burns '93, Director of Alumni Relations, Lindsey Wilson College, 210 Lindsey Wilson Street, Columbia KY 42728 2017-09-19 04:14:59 | Comments | Printable version | See topic Today
2017 Squarecrow contest signup off to a roaring start 19 on the first day From Adair Heritage Association A total of 19 participants, almost 40% of the total entries for last year, signed up on the first day of registration to participate in the 2017 Downtown Days Square crow contest, according to Ellen Zornes and Lee Ann Jessee, President and Vice President of the Adair Heritage Association. The Adair Heritage Association invites any business, school, church, club, organization or individual to participate in the annual Squarecrow Contest held each fall on the square in Columbia. Squarecrow Registration sign ups continue today, Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the Adair County Library, 307 Greensburg Street, Columbia, KY. Call the library, 270-384-2472, with any questions. Article continues... click title or click here to read whole article. 2017-09-19 04:04:08 | Comments | Printable version Birthdays and Anniversaries for September 19 Happy Anniversary, Joe & Margo McInteer McCullough (2014) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Anniversary, Eldon and Cindy Hudson Burton (1987) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Billie Kay Wilson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Braxton Conner (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Carlee Page (2012) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chesley Nell | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Chris Thompson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Colton Parnell (2004) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Dylan Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Gennie Watson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Hilda Feese | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jean Nelson | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Jeannie Hadley | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Justin Bailey | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Nathaniel Edgar-Dean Cravens (2015) | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Theril Burton | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Todd Davenport | (Updates/Corrections) Happy Birthday, Wesley Melson (1970) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mary R. Baise, 86, Adair County, KY (1928-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackson Dean Cox, Elkhorn, KY (2019-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Betty Sue Ollestad, Columbia, KY (1944-2019) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James Davis, Taylor Co., KY (1966) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jackie D. Price, Casey County, KY (1941> | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Phyllis Whited Carman, Casey County, KY (1949) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Donald R. Martin, Sr., Casey Co., KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hester Wade, 84, Russell Co., KY native (1927) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice Marie Thurman Carter, Burkesville, KY (1937) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dottie C. Booker, Adair County, KY (1934) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Ethel Taylor, Adair County, KY (1928-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Timothy Wayne Barrett, Russell Co., KY (1956-2013) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Dawn Atkinson, Green County, KY (1948-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Melody E. (Mitty) Simpson, 57, Russell Co., KY (1956-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Denise Walden, Green County, KY (1950-2014) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Imojean M. Nelson, 85, Adair Co., KY (1929-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Anna Jo Janes, 78, Greensburg, KY (1936-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Marie Dickson, Adair County, KY (1935-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Inga Diane Stephens, Casey Co., KY (1947-2015) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sharon Austin, 41, Adair County, KY (1974-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Teresa Carol Minor, 69, Taylor County, KY (1946-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mildred Benningfield, 84, Taylor County, KY (1931-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Naomi Hoosier, Casey County, KY (1969-2016) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Linda Kay Holbrook, 67, Adair Co., KY/Wyoming Co., WV native (1949-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Edwin Morgan, 89, Jamestown, KY (1927-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Mrs. Kathleen Nunn Judd, 94, Sulphur Well, KY (1922-2017) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nelson Kirby Brown, 87, Yosemite, KY native (1930-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jeanie Lucy Bow, 58, Burkesville, KY (1959-2018) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Alice L. Pruitt, 90, Adair Co., KY native (1932-2022) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Billy Joe Patton, 86, Columbia, KY (1934-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Bobby Sid Thurman, 78, Summer Shade, KY (1943-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Brenda Faye Posey Matney, 68, Green Co., KY (1952-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Ann Westmoreland Bledsoe, Adair Co., KY (1960-2018) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Carolyn Callison Pruitt, 79, Taylor County, KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Georgia Judd, 64, Adair Co., KY (1955-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Hamilton 'H C' Milby, 93, Green County, KY native (1926-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Harold Dean Nix, 81, Bridgeview, IL (1940-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, James E. Antle, 78, Jamestown, KY (1941-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Jesse Manasco, 80, Campbellsville, KY (1940-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joe Birdwell, 70, Columbia, KY (1949-2020) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Joyce Brockman, 77, Columbia, KY (1946-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Lora Marlene Melton, 85, Liberty, KY (1936-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Loris Janel Hamilton, 86, Green Co., KY (1935-2021) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Martha Moon Steiner, 92, Russell Co., KY Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Nancy Ann Tucker King, 61, Campbellsville, KY (1962-2023) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Sandy Greene from Indiana (1959-2011) | (Updates/Corrections) In Memory Birthday, Susan Kay Franzen, 60, Cumberland Co., KY (1954-2015) Obituary | (Updates/Corrections) Events scheduled for Tuesday, September 19, 2017 All events are listed in Central Time. 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